Queensland opens border to New Zealand

Families, loved ones and mates are set to be reunited when the first travellers from New Zealand since the COVID-19 crisis hit touch down in Queensland without the need to quarantine.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk opened the border to NZ residents from 1am on Saturday, with the first flight expected to land in Brisbane about 10.45am.

“I know that is going to mean so much to families that have been missing loved ones for such a long time,” she said.

The decision to lift travel restrictions…